"Loser" Mentor Text Study • Writing in second person POV

Loser Mentor Text Study

Writing in second person POV is a valuable teaching resource designed specifically for educators who are trying to instill the skills and understanding of writing narratives using the second person point of view. Appropriate for grades 4 through 8, it's particularly beneficial for Language Arts lessons focusing on writing.

This study uses passages from Jerry Spinelli’s novel Loser and Jamaica Kincaid’s short story “Girl”. These texts provide compelling examples of second person narration, which aid in building student understanding and practical application skills.

• Offers links to student writing samples that showcase different ways students can apply the mentor author techniques they're studying.
• Incorporates pre-prepared questions that stimulate thought or spark discussions while encouraging pupils to critically engage with what they’re learning.
• Presents useful writing prompts that function as launching points for hands-on practice or assessments, helping students synthesize their learning and apply these literary techniques in their own work.

A standout item included in this resource is an informative infographic titled Talking about Tone, catering explicitly to visual learners. It offers an accessible way to understand text tone manipulation, critical knowledge when tackling compositions written from a second-person POV!

The teaching materials are provided as PDF documents containing links leading directly to fully editable Google docs. This feature facilitates easy customization based on learners' abilities or class requirements. The resources integrate well into any whole group lesson plan but also accommodate small group activities, individual assignments at home, plus distance-learning formats due to its compatibility with Google Classroom.

With built-in flexibility and diverse learning aids, these resources offer an engaging and comprehensive way to teach and practice the often-elusive skill of writing in the second-person point of view.

1 PDF with links to FULLY EDITABLE Google docs